Sant Climent prepares its popular winter trail race for 2026

Plan your race pace

On Saturday, November 28, 2026, Sant Climent de Llobregat will hold its traditional winter program of mountain races and a walk as part of the Festa Major d’Hivern. The main race starts at 9:30 a.m. and covers 11 kilometres with 465 metres of positive elevation gain; five minutes later, a 7.5-kilometre walk with 300 metres of climbing begins.

The morning will also include two children’s courses and an awards ceremony scheduled for noon. The event is organised by the Associació Amics de la Cursa i la Muntanya, with support from Sant Climent Town Council and the Barcelona Provincial Council. The published event listing places the event in the municipality but does not specify a start address.

A mountain event within the Festa Major d’Hivern

The winter race is part of Sant Climent de Llobregat’s local events calendar, in the Baix Llobregat area. Its late-November date brings sport into a local celebration that includes activities of different kinds. For nearby residents, it is an opportunity to run close to home; for visitors, it is a popular trail event in a municipality within Barcelona’s metropolitan surroundings.

The event name refers to a local tradition rather than a large-scale competition. Its format combines a trail race, a walk and events for children, so the morning is not reserved solely for experienced runners. Staggered starts spread the activity across the morning and give each format its own time slot.

The organiser listed in the available information is the Associació Amics de la Cursa i la Muntanya. The town council and Barcelona Provincial Council are named as supporting institutions, while the race is also linked to the Copa Can Cartró. Its place in a series adds competitive context, but does not change the event’s popular character or establish scoring and conditions not stated in the regulations.

Date, start times and announced routes

The main start is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on November 28, 2026. The trail course is 11 kilometres long with 465 metres of positive elevation gain. The 7.5-kilometre trail walk, with 300 metres of ascent, starts at 9:35 a.m. These are two different options in distance and effort, though both are mountain activities.

The children’s events start later. Barrufets is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., over 400 metres for participants born between 2026 and 2020; the Infantils event starts at 11:35 a.m., covering 1,000 metres for those born between 2019 and 2014. The programme announces an awards ceremony and a prize draw at noon.

The published times help participants plan the morning, but the start time for each category should be distinguished from the duration of the whole event. The available information does not state how long each participant may take or how long the courses remain open. It also does not provide the exact meeting point, so the final address should be confirmed in the organiser’s documents or the 2026 regulations.

What to expect from the 11-kilometre course

The main distance is 11 kilometres, slightly longer than the usual 10K reference. The 465 metres of positive elevation gain are the most useful indicator of its difficulty: this is not presented as a flat road race, but as a route with accumulated climbing and trail terrain. Elevation gain alone does not reveal every slope, but it signals a different effort from that of an urban race.

On mountain terrain, pace depends on the surface as much as on distance. A climb can slow even someone who runs well on flat ground, while descents require attention and control to maintain stability. Without a detailed route map, it is not possible to determine the surface, how the climbs are distributed or whether there are technical sections; assigning those features to the course would be speculation.

The 7.5-kilometre walk is shorter and has 300 metres of positive elevation gain. It is not simply a short version of the race: it is advertised as a separate event, with a start five minutes later and a mountain profile of its own. Participants can walk at their own pace, but the climbing makes it a physical activity rather than a necessarily flat or effortless stroll.

Events for adults and younger participants

The 11-kilometre race is listed for the senior category, for participants born in 2012 or earlier. The trail walk is for seniors born in 2016 or earlier. These birth-year references come from the published event information and define its registration criteria; they should not be converted into exact ages, since a person’s age during 2026 depends on their birthday.

For younger children, the programme includes 400 metres in Barrufets and 1,000 metres in Infantils. The children’s events add a family dimension to the morning and give younger participants the chance to take part over shorter distances. The exact course, supervision arrangements and any additional requirements should be checked in the edition’s regulations, particularly because eligibility is expressed by year of birth.

The children’s distances are not comparable with the adult events; their purpose is to offer a short running experience suited to each group. Separate starts at 11:30 and 11:35 a.m. distinguish the categories. The event listing does not specify whether children receive age-group awards, whether there is an overall ranking or what supervision requirements apply, so those details should not be assumed.

Registration dates and listed entry fee

The stated registration period opens at 8 p.m. on October 5, 2026, and closes at 8 p.m. on November 15. According to the event listing, registration is handled by Lasttiming through RockTheSport. The window leaves several weeks to register, but the deadline alone does not guarantee that places in every event will remain available until the final day.

One event listing shows a fee of 2 euros. The platform notes, however, that administration costs and its commission may not be included in the displayed amount. The available reference does not confirm whether this fee applies equally to all categories or whether prices may change; participants should check the final amount in the registration form before completing their entry.

The listing shows registration as open, with a scheduled closing date of November 15. That describes the status shown in the event information, not a guarantee that places will always be available. Events, capacity and administrative conditions may be explained in the race regulations, identified by the organiser as the 2026 Sant Climent Trail Popular regulations.

A local event with two ways to take part

The combination of a race and a walk broadens the event’s appeal. The race is designed for those who want to run an 11-kilometre route; the walk retains a mountain setting while reducing the distance to 7.5 kilometres and the elevation gain to 300 metres. The choice depends on the pace and type of effort each participant wants to take on, not only on the difference in distance.

In a mountain race, walking uphill can be a sensible strategy even for runners. The gradient, length of the climb and ground conditions all affect how effort is distributed. The event announced as a walk, by contrast, is intended to be completed on foot; the available information does not mention a ranking or time limit, so those details require official confirmation.

The popular format also explains why the morning includes children’s events and a shared awards ceremony. The result is a municipal event that extends beyond the start and finish of the races. The Festa Major d’Hivern places sport within local life, while the Copa Can Cartró reference connects the race with a broader series of events in the area.

What to confirm before race day

The published information specifies the date, start times, distances, elevation gain, categories and municipality, but not a start address or a full route description. It also omits details on aid stations, mandatory equipment, available services and rules for spectators. These details may appear in the regulations and matter when preparing to take part without assuming unverified course features.

The lack of an exact start point deserves practical attention: Sant Climent de Llobregat identifies the municipality, not necessarily the square, facility or access point from which each route begins. Confirming the location makes it easier to plan travel and allow enough time for arrival. It is also sensible to check whether children’s start times or the awards ceremony are updated in official announcements as the date approaches.

The regulations are especially useful for questions that affect individual participants, from required documents to possible changes due to weather. The event is scheduled for November 28, but the reference information does not describe procedures for rain, cancellation or route changes. Keeping confirmed information separate from details still pending makes planning clearer and avoids assuming services or conditions that have not been announced.

Mountain running as part of Sant Climent’s celebration

The appeal of this event lies in bringing different ways to enjoy outdoor sport together in one morning. The longer route offers an 11-kilometre challenge with 465 metres of positive elevation gain; the walk is a shorter alternative that still includes climbing; and the children’s courses bring younger participants into the programme. The variety does not remove the demands of the terrain, but it gives the morning different audiences and paces.

Held during the Festa Major d’Hivern, the event links the sports calendar with a local celebration. That context helps explain its popular character: it is not only a date on the race calendar, but an activity organised by a local association and supported by public institutions. Its place in the Copa Can Cartró adds a competitive reference without displacing the community role reflected in the programme.

On November 28, 2026, the starts begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue with the children’s categories until midday. The organiser’s registration information and regulations will be the definitive references for the exact location, full conditions and final fee. Based on the details already announced, the event is set to be a morning of trail running, walking and children’s races in Sant Climent de Llobregat, with elevation gain at the heart of the adult routes.